by Faye | Oct 9, 2026 | Uncategorized, Writing, Writing Tips
If you take a writing class focused on editing and revision, you will learn certain classic tips. Common suggestions for improving your prose include: Avoid wordiness: A wordy sentence example might be: “She was walking quickly towards the school’s library, but then...
by Faye | Sep 17, 2026 | Writing, Writing Tips
Lesson 1: Are Good Writers “Born That Way?” Eighteen years ago, I walked into my first workshop at a Creative Writing MFA program. At the time I believed that either you were born a “good writer,” or you weren’t. Being good at writing must be a pre-destined thing. I...
by Faye | Sep 9, 2026 | My Publications, Writing
I’ve been working on a long-form project for some time now, and I don’t expect to finish it until next year. However, I still take time occasionally to write a shorter-form piece. Recently, an online literary journal called “A Story in 100...
by Faye | Jul 17, 2026 | Writing, Writing Tips
I want to give a shout out to my beta reader, Cindy Zelman. I feel I can say now that I’m currently working on a novel (which is why you haven’t seen much news about smaller pieces for a while), and I’m taking my time with the project. The first...
by Faye | May 1, 2026 | General
Life has been busy in recent months; after losing my mother at the end of last year, Jean-Paul and I moved from Cambridge to the Berkshires in March. Writing took a back seat to these life changes, but there is plenty to see, even from the back seat. I’ve been...
